NursingandMidwifery
Source: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/health/nursing-and-midwifery Parent: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/health
Find a healthcare future that puts people first
Today, a Nursing or Midwifery qualification can take you far, with opportunities in public and private health, research, academia, policy, regulation and more, both in Australia and abroad.
Our expert-led classes are designed with industry in mind, so no matter your specialty, you’ll get the skills employers want. Plus, with plenty of placement opportunities offered throughout, you’ll graduate ready to enter the exciting world of health and provide the highest standard of care.
- trophy
Internationally ranked
## #1 in Australia
UTS is the top university in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery based on academic reputation.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 - build
Job postings
## 450,000 currently employed
Almost half a million people currently work as Nurses and Midwives in Australia, making it the country’s largest clinical workforce.
Department of Health 2024 - payments
Career outlook
## Strong demand
In the coming years, it’s expected there will be a strong demand for nursing professionals and a very strong demand for midwives.
Your Career 2024
Study options
Get inspired
Discover our world-class Nursing and Midwifery labs.
play_arrow
Read transcript
close
Finbar: [00:00:03] Hi, welcome to the UTS Faculty of Health. Thank you so much for joining our nursing lab tour. On this level there are 16 clinical labs and eight simulation bays for our nursing and midwifery students.
Jenivy: [00:00:14] And here we're standing outside our clinical administration unit, who organise students' clinical placements in health care settings, like hospitals, aged care and community settings.
Finbar: [00:00:25] Let's head over the bridge to have a look at our facilities used for our nursing students.
Finbar: [00:00:29] Here is our first stop, a medical surgical nursing lab.
Jenivy: [00:00:40] Our labs are set up to look and feel exactly like hospitals, aged care facilities and primary health care services. The setup is flexible and there are generally two areas: the classroom area and the simulation area. In the simulation area of five to six bed spaces.
Finbar: [00:00:58] Between the labs is a preparation and equipment room. During class we access equipment we need for different nursing procedures.
Jenivy: [00:01:05] Back in the lab we have manikins to simulate patients.
Finbar: [00:01:09] Many of them are robotic and they have different levels of authenticity, or ability to mimic real-life patients. Some can simulate coughing, vomiting, perspiring, fitting and shivering. They can bleed or simulate a cardiac or respiratory arrest. They can speak, cry and groan so we can tell how they are feeling, just like a real-life patient.
Jenivy: [00:01:32] Simulated-based learning also involves role playing, where actors, people with lived experience, students and teachers all engage in clinical scenarios. These experiences help us to develop communication, empathy and teamwork skills, which are critical to good nursing.
Finbar: [00:01:50] Let's go meet one of our patients, SimMan.
Lily: [00:01:52] When you look around our patient's bed, you'll notice a lot of high-tech equipment. The large LCD screen can show data and scans such as blood results and X-rays. The monitor shows the patient's heart rate, oxygen saturations, temperature and blood pressure. Anything a student does to treat the manikin will be mirrored in their observations. So if they give blood pressure medicine, the manikin's blood pressure will change in response.
Lily: [00:02:16] On the ceiling are two microphones to capture what people are saying when they're working in this bed space. Three cameras reflect what's happening and can be viewed or saved in the control room for students to reflect on and learn from after the simulation.
Jenivy: [00:02:27] We've now entered the control room behind the one way mirror. It's the working hub for many simulated experiences.
Finbar: [00:02:36] The instructor PC shows the patient monitor screen. It controls the manikin and the responses triggered by students when they provide patient care. An instructor can direct the simulation from here as speaking as a patient through the manikin, or they can talk to the students via the speaker above the bed space.
Jenivy: [00:02:54] What happens in the control room is designed to ensure that simulations are realistic clinical scenarios so that students can learn in a really immersive way.
Finbar: [00:03:04] Now let's go have a look at one of our paediatric wards.
Michelle: [00:03:08] This space mimics a children's hospital setting. Nursing students learn about paediatrics throughout their degree, and they can also pick a paediatric elective in their third year. The manikins in here range from newborn to 12 years, but they have the same range of features as adult manikins. Paediatric processes can be complex, and one of the most important nursing skills is to administer medication correctly, because children's body weight is variable and much lower than adults', medication calculation is essential.
Lily: [00:03:41] Hi again. This is the perioperative nursing lab. You'll see that we have an operating theatre set up in here. In third year, nursing students can select perioperative nursing as an elective.
Jessica: [00:03:51] And this particular space is called the community room. It's flexible and can be used to simulate primary health care consultations, mental health nursing visits, care of an elderly person in their home and more.
Jenivy: [00:04:03] The last lab we'll visit today is this one, the practice lab.
Finbar: [00:04:08] This is where we can book in additional practice of our clinical skills.
Jenivy: [00:04:11] And build our confidence before clinical placements and assessments.
Finbar: [00:04:15] On our way out we'll take you past the student kitchenette.
Finbar: [00:04:18] In the kitchen, we have a fridge, freezer and microwave to be used by students at any time.
Jenivy: [00:04:25] And now we'll see our Health student computer and printing area. There's plenty of desks and bookable meeting rooms on this level, which makes it a popular place for group work and independent study.
Finbar: [00:04:40] Thanks so much for joining our tour. We hope you enjoyed gaining insight into being a nursing student at UTS.
Jenivy: [00:04:46] See you at UTS soon.
Related study areas
Our Allied Health programs have been designed to meet industry needs. You’ll get hands-on skills in clinical settings, in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, genetic counselling, physiotherapy, orthoptics, pharmacy and speech pathology.
Got a mind for chemistry and an interest in health? Pharmacy might be for you.
If you’re fascinated by the way our brains work, a career in Psychology could be the perfect fit for you.
Sport and exercise careers are ideal for individuals passionate about human health, physical activity and peak performance. Secure your place in this multi-billion-dollar global industry with a degree from UTS.
Public health is dedicated to helping people across our whole society live healthier, happier lives. With opportunities in government, non-profit and private settings, it’s an ideal choice for people who are passionate about wellbeing.
Blend science and technology to improve patient health outcomes in our world-class Medical Science programs.
Find more Health courses
Upcoming events
calendar_today
On-demand
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
calendar_today
On-demand
attach_money
Free admission
### Postgraduate UTS Business School On-Demand Videos
calendar_today
On-demand
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
### Recording: Accountability, resistance and disruption – The future of disability policy
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
calendar_today
On-demand
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
calendar_today
On-demand
attach_money
Free admission
### Postgraduate UTS Business School On-Demand Videos
calendar_today
On-demand
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
### Recording: Accountability, resistance and disruption – The future of disability policy
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
arrow_back
arrow_back
arrow_forward
Make an enquiry
Considering studying at UTS? Connect with our team to explore your study options, the application process, and discuss any other questions you may have.
Are you a domestic or international student?\
Domestic studentInternational student
If you are an international student, get in touch by completing the
international student enquiry form.
The information you provide in this form will be used to respond to your enquiry. Your information may also be used to provide you with general information about the university. Please refer to our privacy policies for details.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
What level of study are you interested in?\
Please select... Undergraduate Postgraduate
First name\
Last name\
Email\
Mobile\
What course area are you interested in?\
Please select... Non Faculty Specific Architecture Building Business Communication Design Education Engineering Health Information Technology International Studies Law Public Policy and Governance Science and Mathematics Transdisciplinary Innovation
What is your enquiry about?\
Course enquiryFees/ScholarshipsAdmissionsRecognition of Prior LearningOffer and enrolmentsOther
Let us know how we can help?\
If you know your UTS Student number or Application Number please include it in your enquiry
Please upload any supporting files by clicking on the button below\
I would like to receive more information about UTS courses and events from UTS\
Yes, send me more information
Terms and Conditions\
Yes, I agree with the UTS Marketing Privacy Notice.
Valid Email\
CorrectInCorrect
resultState\
utm_url
\
/for-students/health/nursing-and-midwifery
utm_campaign
\
utm_source\
utm_medium\
utm_content\
course_code\
\
Contact us
Call us
Get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable Student Centre team.
1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887)
+61 2 9514 1222 (outside Australia)
International enquiries
Chat with our international future students team.
+61 2 8806 0230
Frequently asked questions
Use the buttons to expand or collapse the section.
-
Can I do both midwifery and nursing?
Yes. After you qualify as a Registered Midwife, you can study the UTS Bachelor of Nursing with some subjects exempted in recognition of your prior learning.
Or, if qualify as a Registered Nurse, you can follow up your undergraduate degree with the UTS Graduate Diploma in Midwifery (14 months). - ### I want to work with babies. Is midwifery the right course for me?
Midwifery means ‘with woman’ and the focus is on women’s health. Midwives partner with pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and work with the new mother and baby for about six weeks post-birth. If you’re hoping to solely work with babies or young children, nursing might be another option for you. - ### I didn’t study science in high school. Can I still do a Bachelor of Nursing?
The assumed knowledge for this course is any two units of English. While any two units of Science and Mathematics are recommended, they are not a prerequisite.
The UTS Faculty of Science offers bridging courses if you are interested in brushing up on your scientific knowledge, although this is not a requirement. - ### I want to use nursing as a stepping-stone to medicine. Is this a good pathway?
The Bachelor of Nursing provides a holistic understanding of the human body. You will still need to sit the GAMSAT and go through full medical training to move into medicine. - ### Is there a chance to go on a student exchange with my bachelor degree?
In the combined course with Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, you'll be able to go on exchange, spending a year of study at a university overseas.
In the standalone Bachelor or Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery degree, there’s no opportunity for overseas exchange. - ### How do nursing placements work?
You’ll undertake professional placements in a variety of health care and community settings. They occur in blocks each session and are in addition to time spent in the nursing clinical practice laboratories that simulate the clinical environment. - ### How do midwifery placements work?
You’ll complete 1072 hours of clinical practice and a minimum of 10 ‘continuity of care’ experiences, where you’re matched with a woman in early pregnancy and follow her entire journey by attending antenatal appointments, being on-call to attend labour and births, and visiting during the postnatal period. - ### How will I be assessed while studying midwifery?
Authentic assessment is a key part of consolidating your learning as a midwifery student. Assessments will integrate theory and practice. For example:
- essays, case studies, reflective writing
- group presentations
- exams
- simulated practice
- assessment on placement
- professional portfolio.